...when my sew friend Sheila CKT made this pattern last week, not
once but
twice I thought it was marvelous and just had to have one for myself. It so nice that we can find inspiration in the work of others, and if we really like it - we can make one up ourselves. Now mind you, every inspired make doesn't work out so well for me, but thank goodness this one did.
I've had this pattern since it was first released, I think early in 2017. Though I liked it, I didn't make it because I actually thought it needed to be made in a sweater knit and I didn't have one that was suitable. Then Sheila mentioned that she made it in a regular knit (ITY or Jersey), of which I have plenty.
I eliminated the collar and installed a neckband instead. I used
the single fold neck binding method from Lynda Maynard's book "The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques" page 40
works perfectly for me every
time so why do I even bother with others? No measuring, no formulas, no
stretching, no rippling. I just start with a 30" 1 3/8" rectangular
strip - stitch and cut off the excess. Works every time. I think this black ITY was perfect for this pattern. This was easy make, but attaching the gathered sleeve to the cuff (whee) that was a little rough...
